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BD05 ELH

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,221 mi
Last recorded152,221 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ELH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 152,221 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 147,695 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 134,658 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 125,962 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 121,316 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 115,296 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 103,691 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 88,637 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 88,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 May 2009 82,404 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 63,422 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?

Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
48,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,148
position lamp(s) not working 31,156
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18,394
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16,133
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BD05 ELH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 77,052 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 156 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD05 ELH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 156 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD05 ELH registered?

BD05 ELH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BD05 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 ELH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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